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Raytown Police Recognizes Officers Sacrifice At Awards Ceremony The Raytown Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony took place on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the First Baptist Church, 10500 350 Highway. Sergeant Jared Rogers’ opening remarks brought attention to the day being the 72nd anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor and the ultimate sacrifice required by civilians and military that day. “Sacrifice is a subject police officers and their families are all too well versed in. The men and women in this room sacrifice daily to the demands of the job, to countless hours of training, to shift work and time spent away from their families,” Rogers continued, “So it’s fitting to take one day of the year to recognized our brothers and sisters for a job well done.” Chief Jim Lynch presented the awards in front of a room of approximately 200 people who represented police officers and civilians with their families, volunteers and city staff. Several officers were unable to attend the
years of service that started in 1980 after serving as a Military Police Investigator of the U.S. Army. While in the Investigations unit, Wisner’s collaboration with the Metro Squad led to creating case law in State v. Figgins, the trial of Kenneth Figgins for the homicide of Donald Benedict in September 1988. Wisner was instrumental in forming the Raytown branch of the Fraternal Order of Police and is credited for creating the Raytown Field Training Program. The top Tenure award went to Reserve Officer Ralph Vogel for 35 years of honorable service as uniformed security in municipal court and augmenting uniform patrol divisions and two man units with a “perpetually positive attitude, which is notable by everyone he comes into contact Photo by Brenda Boessen with”. Detective Brett Clear received Officer Shawn Didde, left, received the Officer of the Year award from the Certificate of Merit award Chief Jim Lynch for outstanding meritorious The retirement of Captain ceremony due to working the night shifts or fulfilling their military Wayne Wisner was announced. He Continued on page 2 will retire in February 2014 after 33 service obligations.
Lone Female Robs Bank Of America
A lone white female robbed Bank of America at 10017 E. 63rd St at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, according to the FBI. She is described as being 40 to 50 years of age, is approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds. She is of medium build and pale in appearance. She was wearing a light purple beaniestyle hat with matching scarf, a long grey jacket, sunglasses and Continued on page 2
Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off The Season
The City of Raytown, the Raytown Chamber of Commerce, Raytown Main Street Association and Raytown Quality Schools kicked off the holiday season with the 2013 Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6. The cold temps did not stop families from joining the festivities that began at the Pocket Park located at 63rd and Ray-
town Road in Downtown Raytown. Mayor David Bower turned on the Mayor’s Christmas Tree with music performed by the Little Blue Singers. And we might’ve all turned blue at 16° F if not for UMB Bank opening its doors across the street to host Santa Claus and serve cookies while the Raytown Community Flutes Fantasia
played carols. Free hayrides pulled by a John Deere tractor toured the downtown area. The 1081 Club offered another warm spot at 63rd and Blue Ridge Boulevard. Volunteers there served cider and cookies and gave children free ornament craft kits. Several downtown
businesses were open to visitors in Raytown Plaza including Show-Me Quilting, Expressions in Dance studio, Raytown Cleaners, Raytown International Raceway and Working Class Tattoo – all first class operations that Raytown can be proud. Come see for yourself and enjoy the holiday season.
Kids visit with Santa at UMB Bank
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Missouri Supreme Court Ruled Students Can Transfer
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, December 10, that students from unaccredited schools districts may transfer to accredited school districts in the same or an adjoining county. This decision upholds the constitutionality of statute RSMo § 167.131 that requires unaccredited school districts to cover the costs of students that transfer from its district to an accredited district. Kansas City (Missouri) Public School district was denied accreditation, making it an eligible district for student transfers out of the district. The Raytown School District is one of five school districts that asked the court to review allowing transfers, claiming it represented an unfunded mandate that cause taxpayers to bear the additional costs of educating significant numbers of out-of-district students and that it is a violation of the Hancock Amendment that prohibits the State from imposing new activities on political subdivisions without providing full State funding for the costs. The Court ruling reaffirmed its opinion in a June case brought on by the Clayton School District of St. Louis in Breitenfeld v. School District. In the Court’s opinion, the
statute does not impose any new activities on the school districts because these districts were always required to educate students. Supreme Court Judge Laura Denvir Stith wrote in the decision that the law “does not mandate a new or increased level of activity but merely reallocates responsibilities among school districts.” “We will work to comply with the court’s ruling and will operate within the confines of the law, while applying the same tenacity to protect students and taxpayers residing in the Raytown School District,” Superintendent Dr. Allan Markley said regarding the court’s decision. “We said at the very beginning that it doesn’t matter who we get in our school district, we will educate them and that’s what we’re going to do.” The biggest issue on the table now is the cost of transfer and capacity. The Raytown School District has set tuition costs in place for students from unaccredited districts and students can enroll once that tuition is paid and as long as there is capacity. Research indicates that smaller classrooms foster academic achievement. The Kansas City School District (KCSD) Superintendent, Ste-
phen Green, has said that student transfers could potentially cost the district $60 million to $150 million from a $268 million budget and state aid is tied to enrollment. Green is unhappy that the State opted not to give the district provisional accreditation after recent test scores showed a dramatic improvement. On the same day of the Missouri Supreme Courts decision, some lawmakers and teacher’s union leaders were calling for the Photo by Michael Downing resignation of Missouri Superintendent Dr. Allan Markley interviewed by TV media Education Commissioncredited and help those that fall been further crippled by the finaner, Chris Nicastro, citing questionable bid processes and into provisional to get back to ac- cial burden of covering the tuition secretive development of KCSD credited. It moves away from a costs of students that transferred plans with private interest firms punitive system to one where all to accredited school districts. The stakeholders can benefit,” Markley St. Louis County NAACP and parwithout the district’s knowledge. Dr. Markley reported that he explained. “The plan’s underlying ents in Normandy and Riverview and about seventeen other super- principal is ‘every student, every Gardens urged DESE to help the intendents in Missouri have col- school, every community matters’. school district regain accreditation laborated to create a Plan to Excel- That the Normandy School Dis- rather than transfer students. The lence that they hoped Department trict is on the verge of bankruptcy State Board of Education agrees of Elementary and Secondary proves the system is not working.” and issued a statement this week Despite budget cuts, the unac- that moving students “creates Education (DESE) would consider. credited and struggling Norman- hardships for families and has the “The plan would keep schools acdy School District in St. Louis has potential to destroy communities.”
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Police continued from page 1 achievements in reviving the neglected into non-existence Raytown Youth Court; developing a notebook computer program for investigations personnel; leading the investigation of an officer involved shooting that included armed carjacking, armed robbery and assault on an officer; and forming a group of volunteer officers to advance leading edge technology in the police department. Certificates of Apprecia-
Captain Wayne Wisner tion were awarded to two citizens for exemplary assistance in crime prevention
and apprehension. On May 13, 2013, 10:58 p.m., John Jacob, a uniformed security guard for Temple Heights Apartments and Kansas City Baptist Temple, provided real time updates and descriptions of suspects to police dispatchers from his post while he watched Corporal Ed Freese attempt to apprehend two males in the process of stealing catalytic converters from the United Methodist Church school bus. On July 18, 2013, Kim King, branch manager of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust
Reserve Officer Ralph Vogel Co., called Raytown police with concerns that her elderly customer was a victim of
fraud. Questionable parties were trying to fraudulently cash checks from the customer’s bank account for large sums of money and Raytown Police officers were able to apprehend two suspects at the bank. Civilian of the Year went to Communications Officer, Bronna Durgan, who in the aftermath of the Burger King robbery on October 11, 2013, handled multiple 9-1-1 calls from Burger King and 79th and Hardesty where shots were fired, managed different radio talk groups and made outgoing dispatch calls
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to EMS, Fire and Police getting the correct units to the various scenarios of the action. Officer of the Year was awarded to Officer Shawn Didde who maintained a constant state of professionalism over the past year as an integral member of his squad and as one of the most productive officers in the patrol division with an overwhelming 33 DWI arrests this year that resulted in the issuance of numerous felony warrants. Photos on this page courtesy of Raytown Police.
The Raytown Community Flutes Fantasia performs at UMB Bank Robbery continued from page 1
At the entrance of Show-Me Quilting, left to right: Beth Kurzava, owner; Paul Davidson, Pam Clark (Snowman), and Phyllis Goforth (Christmas Tree)
black gloves and carrying a black bag. The female suspect gave the bank teller a note
demanding money. She did not show a weapon. She fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Anyone with infor-
mation on this suspect’s identity is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816.474. TIPS. Bank camera photos courtesy of the FBI.
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$22 Million School Bond Issue Set For April 2014 Ballot The Raytown School Board unanimously voted to submit a $22 million bond issue to voters in the upcoming April 8, 2014, election. The school district’s bonded indebtedness has been
Matthew A. Garcia, 20, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in connection with the Aug. 24, 2011, robbery in Raytown of a driver who had pulled over to the side of the road
paid down so low that a new bond would not increase property taxes nor affect the current tax rate for indebtedness, which is now $1.17 on $100 of assessed valuations. In the
April election, voters will be asked to consider passing the school bond issue in addition to the City’s sales tax renewals and Charter Commission initiative and commissioners.
If approved, bond monies will be used to upgrade every school building in the district, which will take about four years to complete. Improvement projects will include roof
repair and replacements, restroom renovations, new laptop carts, upgraded phone and intercom systems, interior lighting replacements, interior and exterior painting, new line of
Raytown Man Sentenced In Robbery
in Raytown. A Jackson County judge sentenced Garcia to 14 years last week; Garcia pleaded guilty on Oct. 28 to Robbery 2nd Degree. He also was sentenced to
five years on two other burglary counts; that fiveyear sentence will run concurrently to the 14year sentence. After his sentencing, Garcia surrendered and was sent to
the Missouri Department of Corrections to begin to serve his sentence. According to court records, Raytown Police officers found the robbery victim in the 9000 block
of East 85th Terrace. The victim told police that the suspect pressed a gun to his head after he pulled his vehicle over and was calling for assistance. The suspect took his phone
sight entries for elementary schools, technology cooling systems, electronic sign boards, security video enhancements and Raytown South High School stadium upgrades.
and wallet, driver’s license and other personal items. Soon after, Raytown police were tipped to two men running east on 85th Terrace and Garcia was taken into custody.
Holiday Safety Tips From Raytown Police Several recent events are good cause for Raytown Police to remind you of some basic safety tips in order to keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season: • Never leave your car running unattended, even if it’s “only for a minute!” Always lock your doors/windows, and take the car keys
inside with you. A cold car is better than no car! (Note: In the last several weeks, ten cars have been stolen while the owner left them to ‘warm up’ in the driveway. Only two have been recovered so far.) • Don’t leave any personal items or packages inside your vehicle when you
park. Put them in the trunk or take them inside. • Always be aware of your surroundings; walk in groups and stay in well-lit areas as much as possible. Let someone know your destination and ETA. • Walk confidently, directly, and keep your head up. Don’t burden yourself
with too many packages and avoid displaying expensive jewelry or items in public. • If someone attempts to rob or carjack you, don’t resist and give up your property or car. No object is worth your life! • When using an ATM, use a location you are fa-
miliar with and be mindful of other people in the area. Try to use a machine that is inside a bank. • Use timers at home to give the impression someone is home. Don’t leave presents in plain view of windows or doors. Don’t leave the packaging for expensive items at the curb for
trash pickup-they can make your house a tempting target! • Trust your instincts and report suspicious activity immediately to police. If you are the victim of any crime, always be sure to report it! Call 911 in an emergency or 816-737-6020 for a non-emergency.
The Mid-America Regional Council has partnered with the three local public health departments serving Jackson County, Kansas City Health Department, the Independence Health Department and the Jackson County Health Department, to address policy and environmental change around chronic disease prevention. A Leadership
Team provides community input and oversight for the program. With funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Building a Healthier Jackson County, a five-year grant program, addresses tobacco-free living, active living, healthy eating, increased use of high-impact quality preventative servic-
es and a safe and supportive built environment. The Mid-America Coalition on Health Care issued the Healthy Vending Resource Guide in September 2012. The goal is to help employers and other organizations with vending machines in their buildings understand the value of increasing the availability and affordability of health-
ful foods. The guide offers helpful information on how to implement healthy vending to increase the number of businesses and organizations implementing healthier vending options. Employers in eastern Jackson County have an opportunity to partner with the Jackson County Health Department on this
project. One goal is to increase the availability and affordability of healthful foods and beverages in workplaces and community organizations. Another goal is to create an environment that supports healthy lifestyles, prevents obesity and improves the health of employees and the general public. The Health department can assist employers
with improving vending choices, such as surveying employees, adjusting vending contracts and conducting follow up surveys. Please contact the Jackson County Health Department if you would like a copy of the Healthy Vending in the Workplace Guide, and/or if you want to partner with us on this initiative.
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Football Honors For Raytown High School Athletes Post season high school football honors are being announced, and they include several Raytown Schools athletes. Raytown South High School Senior Casey McDermott (defensive line and punter) was recognized as 1st Team All-State by the Missouri Football Coaches’ Association (MFBCA). McDermott was also selected for the All-Simone Team on the defensive line
and is a Bobby Bell Award Finalist. Senior Raymond Chase (offensive line) was selected 3rd Team All-State. McDermott, Chase, and Sophomore linebacker Jabril Cox were named 1st Team All-District by the MFBCA. Seniors Cameron Henderson (linebacker), Lance Lewis (defensive back), Marshall Purtee (offensive line) were selected 2nd Team All-District.
Senior Ellis Moore received Academic All-State honors for his athletic and academic achievements. The Cardinals are coached by David Allie. Raytown High School Junior Josh Drake (running back) was named 3rd Team All-State by the MFBCA. Seniors Eric Sylvan (linebacker) and Mike Young (safety) were selected 1st Team All-
Raytown Senior Commits To TCU Football The Dallas Morning News reported on Saturday, December 7, that the Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs picked up a commitment from Raytown High School defensive
end, Casey McDermott Vai, making him the eleventh commit in TCU’s class of 2014. The 6-foot-4, 250-pounder McDermott also held an offer from the Huskies at Northern Illinois.
McDermott told Jeremy Clark at Scout.com, “I loved the coaching staff. I had a strong relationship with them, just like I do here at my high school coaches.”
O’Hara Celtic Athletes Had A Fantastic Fall Season Of Sports Several of the fall athletes at O’Hara High School earned post-season honors for their performances this past season. Top honors and awards were given to the Boys Cross Country Team, whose members included Danny Meyers, Steven Gordon, C.J. Naudet, J.D. Meyers, Corbett McKinney, Jordon Wilcoxson and Matthew Gordon. The team placed 5th overall at the State Meet, they were recognized as the 5th best team in the Metro Classes 1-3 Division and they were the District Champions for the 2013 season. Individually the following boys achieved honors: Danny Meyers – All-Conference, All-District, All-Metro and All-State; Steven Gordon – All-District and Honorable Mention AllMetro; C.J. Naudet – AllConference and All-District; J.D. Meyers – All-District. The Girls Cross Country Team, whose members included Jennifer Gustin, Anna Gutteridge, Erica Scassellati, Sara Kimbrough, Leach Eckart, Melody Kimbrough and Cariann Dureka, finished their season by placing in 3rd place at the District meet. Both Jennifer Gustin and Anna Gutteridge finished with All-District Honors as well.
On the Football Field the following athletes earned honors: WCC All-Conference 1st team: Larry Bosworth (LB), Michael Briggs (QB), Zach Drake (WR and K) and Austin Evans (DB). 2nd team honors earned were: Garvey Jones (OG), Stephen Conway (OT), Timi Tinsley (C), Brian Downs (DT), Michael Rowe (DB) and Austin Evans (WR). Michael Briggs was also voted as the WCC Offensive Player of the Year. The Boys Soccer Team also had several players earn honors – Nick Barrera, Sam Bryant, Michael Drake, Brian Jakobe and Spencer Matthews were all voted to the Class 1 District 14 AllDistrict Soccer Team. Sam Bryant and Michael Drake earned 1st team honors for All-Conference, Nick Barrera and Brian Jakobe earned 2nd team honors All-Conference. Sam Bryant, Michael Drake and Brian Jakobe all were voted to the Kansas City All-Region Team as well. The O’Hara Volleyball Team also performed well this season by winning the District Title. McKenzie Roberts was chosen as a member of the 3A All-State 2nd Team, the All-Region 3A Honorable Mention
Team and both All-Conference and All District 1st Team honors. Both Mariel Saunders and Katie Tyler received All-Conference 1st Team honors, All-Region 3A Honorable Mention Team and Honorable Mention members of the Class 3A All-State Team. Katie was also selected to the 1st Team All-District squad and Mariel earned 2nd Team honors for All District. Amanda Hull also received 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District recognition and was an All-Region Nominee. Allison Dalton also received a nomination for the All-Region Team and earned 2nd Team AllDistrict honors. Grace Pepple received 1st Team AllDistrict honors and Peyton Podschwit received Honorable Mention recognition for All-District. Two athletes from the Girl’s Tennis team earned recognition. Ciru Franklin and Eriana Blankinship were selected to the WCC All-Conference Team. And on the Girls Softball Team both Abby Hyde and Emily Davis earned 2nd Team AllDistrict honors and Abby Hyde was an All-Conference Honorable Mention award winner as well.
District with Juniors Emeril Hart (offensive line), Aaron Spradley (kicker), Eugene Walls (defensive back), and Senior Devin Wilmore (tight end)
selected 2nd Team All-District. Sophomore Derek Frazier, Senior Reid Marple, and Junior Truman Steehn received Academic All-State Honors
for their athletic and academic achievements. The Bluejays are coached by Kevin Page.
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Critical Health Code Violations Most critical health code violations are corrected at the time of inspection. COSENTINO’S PRICE CHOPPER 1100 S 7 Hwy, Blue Springs 12/3/2013 - Raw meats were stored above packages of ready-to-eat pulled meats and cheese. Separate raw foods from ready-to-eat foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Do not store raw meats above ready-to-eat foods - CORRECTED. GRANDVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 12340 Grandview Rd, Grandview 12/4/2013 - Raw eggs were observed to be stored over finished food items in the reach-in cooler. Store raw eggs below cooked/finished foods. CORRECTED during this inspection. GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL 12650 Manchester, Grandview 12/5/2013 - The nozzle on one spray hose at the disposal unit was observed to extend below the flood rim of the spray tray. The nozzle needs to be elevated to above the flood rim. This violation will require a reinspection which will occur on 12-16-13. LIFE-A-NEW PREPARATORY ACADEMY 12401 Byars Rd, Grandview 12/4/2013 - Raw eggs and raw meat was observed to be
stored over cooked/finished foods in the reach-in cooler. Store raw eggs and meat below cooked/finished foods. CORRECTED during this inspection. LIFE-A-NEW PREPARATORY ACADEMY 12401 Byars Rd, Grandview 12/4/2013 - The dishwasher sanitizing rinse temperature was observed to be less than 160 F. This unit was removed from service pending repair and the three compartment sink will be utilized for all dishwashing until the dishwasher has been repaired. This violation will require a re-inspection which will occur on 12-15-13. SHELTERWOOD SCHOOL 3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence 12/3/2013 - Dish machine failed to reach a hot enough temperature to achieve 160* F surface temperature on utensils. Establishment was allowed to remain open as long as they used three well sink to sanitize dishes - RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. LA FUENTE 899 SW Lemans Ln, Lee’s Summit 12/3/2013 - Raw chicken and raw beef was observed to be stored over cooked/finished foods in the walk-in cooler. Store raw meats below cooked/ finished food items. CORRECTED during this inspection.
LONGVIEW COMMUNITY COLLEGE 500 SW Longview Rd, Lee’s Summit 12/5/2013 - Sterno cans were observed to be stored over food items on the storeroom shelves. Remove the sterno from over food items. CORRECTED during this inspection. LU’S KITCHEN 280 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit 12/4/2013 - Inspector observed manager cleaning a number of food pans without a sanitizer step. When asked how the pans and utensils are cleaned, the manager stated they are washed, sanitized, and then rinsed. Inspector later observed the manager mixing degreaser and dish soap to clean dishes. All food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and then air dried. CORRECTED. Inspector showed the manager the correct way to clean all food contact surfaces and informed her that it is a violation to mix chemicals together. LU’S KITCHEN 280 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit 12/4/2013 - Personal beverage container with a lid but no straw observed on the prep table next to food. Personal beverage containers in food prep areas must have a lid and a straw. PRICE CHOPPER KITCHEN/SALAD BAR/DELI 300 SW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/5/2013 - Mold observed
on a block of Swiss cheese in the deli case - discarded. PRICE CHOPPER KITCHEN/SALAD BAR/DELI 300 SW Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/5/2013 - Several pieces of cut lunch meat turkey were labeled with a consume by date of 11/28, 12/4, and 11/30. These items were discarded. Once this type of product is opened, it must be used within 7 days or it must be discarded. Y-LEAVE CAFE AND VENDING NORTH 777 N Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/5/2013 - Taco meat on salad bar steam table was 108 F (repeat) - must be held at 135 F or above. Product discarded. Y-LEAVE CAFE AND VENDING NORTH 777 N Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/5/2013 - Block of rodent bait observed on the floor under the ovens in the back prep area - discarded. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Y-LEAVE CAFE AND VENDING NORTH 777 N Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit 12/5/2013 - There were a number of wooden bowls on the clean dish shelf and in another area of the kitchen that were no longer a smooth and easily cleanable container. Manager discarded these items. Y-LEAVE CAFE AND VENDING NORTH 777 N Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit
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12/5/2013 - Wooden bowls used for salad bar foods have become cracked, scratched, or the sealant on the food contact portion has deteriorated. These must be discarded. 87TH STREET MARKET 9709 E 87th St, Raytown 12/5/2013 - The front display case cooler was no holding potentially hazardous food at 41*F or below. The following temperatures were obtained using thermocouple: sandwiches 58-59*F, cheese products 55*F, yogurt/milk-based smoothies 48*F. All potentially hazardous foods were pulled to be DISCARDED. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. 87TH STREET MARKET 9709 E 87th St, Raytown 12/5/2013 - There was no backflow prevention device on the mop sink in back closet. CORRECTED with vacuum breaker. FUN HOUSE PIZZA 9120 E 350 Hwy, Raytown 12/4/2013 - There were multiple chemical bottles unlabeled in back storage area. CORRECTED by labeling with common name. STUMBLES 9319 E 350 Hwy, Raytown 12/6/2013 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods were kept more than 7 days in walk-in cooler. The items were date marked with preparation dates between 11/17 to 11/29.
Food items were DISCARDED. Recommended marking foods with discard date to ensure proper disposition. STUMBLES 9319 E 350 Hwy, Raytown 12/6/2013 - The chlorine concentration from bar dishwashing machine was greater than 100 ppm as indicated by test strip. The chlorine solution should test between 50-100 ppm. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. STUMBLES 9319 E 350 Hwy, Raytown 12/6/2013 - Multiple chemical spray bottles were unlabeled in bar and kitchen areas. CORRECTED by labeling with common name. THE IRISH PUB HOUSE 6332 Raytown Rd, Raytown 12/2/2013 - Operator stated that chili was being cooked at a private home and being brought into the establishment for serving during football games. Food prepared in a private home may not be used or offered for human consumption in a food establishment. CORRECTED through discussion. THE IRISH PUB HOUSE 6332 Raytown Rd, Raytown 12/2/2013 - Chemical spray bottles were not labeled with common name of chemical. CORRECTED by DISCARDING those without labels.
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Board Of Aldermen Parks Board raytown.mo.us raytownparks.com Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at Monthly: Third Monday of every 7:00 p.m, City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. month at 7:00 p.m., Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. Board of Education RaytownSchools.org Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 p.m, 6608 Raytown Road Fire Protection District raytownfire.com Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.
Tree Board raytowntreeboard.org Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May), Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave
City Commission Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Council On Aging Monthly: First Thursday Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00 at 7:00 pm p.m., City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The Building Code of Appeals only meets when a resident or business owner has an appeal. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened. Building Code of Appeals • Board of Equalization • Community Health Advisory Committee • Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee • Industrial Development Authority • Property Maintenance Board • Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) • Raytown Safe Routes to Schools
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doors Recalls Girls BCG Hooded Wind suits Due to Strangulation Hazard Recall date: December 05, 2013 Recall number: 14-043 Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the wind suits to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Academy Sports + Outdoors tollfree at (888) 922-2336, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Sunday, or online at www.academy. com and click on Product Recall Info for more information. Crown Boiler Recalls Home Heating Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recall date: December 03, 2013 Recall number: 14-035 Remedy: Consumers with recalled boilers should immediately contact the installer or distributor from whom they purchased the boiler or Crown Boiler to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers who continue using the boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home. Consumer Contact: Crown Boiler Company tollfree at (855) 688-0776 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, e-mail cap@ crownboiler.com or online at www.crownboiler.com and click on CPSC Product Recall Announcement for more information. K2 Sports Recalls Kick-
boards/Scooters Due to Fall Hazard Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-037 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kickboards/ scooters and contact K2 Sports for a full refund. Consumer Contact: K2 Sports toll-free at (866) 3029996 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the firm at kickboard@ k2sports.com or online at www.k2sports.com and click on Important Safety Information for more information. SRAM Recalls Derailleurs for Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-038 Remedy: Consumers
should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SRAM RED derailleurs and return the bicycles to the place of purchase or any SRAM dealer for a free replacement, including installation. Consumers who bought the derailleurs as a stand-alone product can take them to the place of purchase for a free replacement or, for those who can make the equipment change themselves, contact SRAM for instructions on how to return the recalled product for the free replacement. Consumer Contact: SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT or online at www.sram.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information. Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-039 Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased
for a full refund. Consumer Contact: Manhattan Group at (800) 5411345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on RECALLS at the bottom of the home page for more information. Wearever Girl’s Hooded Jacket Sets Recalled by David’s Place Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recall date: December 04, 2013 Recall number: 14-040 Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the jackets away from children and remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also contact David’s Place to obtain a return address label and instructions for returning the garment for a full refund. Consumer Contact: David’s Place Off Price Clothing toll-free at (888) 394-1398 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email at dania@ymijeans.com for more information.
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ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE Raytown School’s Christmas Break starts on Dec 20. If you are in NEED of food and clothing, the Tabitha’s House Food and Clothing Pantry can help. We are open Saturday December 21st and Saturday January 4th from 9:00 am-12 noon. 816-353-8758
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CITIZENS ACADEMY ACADEMY The Raytown Police Department will host a 6-week Citizen’s Police Academy starting Wednesday, January 29 to March 5th, 2014, at the Mid-Continent Public Library-Raytown Branch. Upon registration, prospective participants will be contacted by the Raytown Police Department to submit to a background check before confirming enrollment in this program.
Topics covered include: Crime Analysis, Patrol Operations, Domestic Violence, Emergency Management, Internet Identity Theft, and Neighborhood Crime Watch programs. You must be at least 16 years old to participate in this program. Register at the MCPL library website: http://srp.mcpl. lib.mo.us/evanced/lib/ eve n t c a l e n d a r. a s p . Please call 816-737-6018 for any questions.
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weeklyBLOTTER From Raytown Police Department
Incidents from 12/3/13 to 12/10/13 12/03/2013 10:08:59 CITY, ASSAULTS 8400 block MARSH AVE
STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 8900 block E 57 ST
12/03/2013 11:37:35 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 6600 block RAYTOWN RD
12/04/2013 09:55:06 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6200 block ARLINGTON AVE
12/03/2013 15:06:38 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8200 block E 87 ST 12/03/2013 15:10:55 STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 9900 block E 56 ST
12/04/2013 10:23:15 CITY, ASSAULTS 11800 block E 78 TR 12/04/2013 11:16:55 TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 10300 block E 61 ST
8600 block E 85 ST 12/05/2013 06:46:47 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9800 block E 63 ST 12/05/2013 06:57:11 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9200 block E 54 ST 12/05/2013 09:33:07 TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 8800 block E 75 ST
12/04/2013 11:39:06 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 10300 block E 61 ST
12/05/2013 11:10:59 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8400 block DITMAN AVE
12/04/2013 14:40:36 FRAUD/ STEALING BY DECEIT/ OVER $500 (F) 5800 block FARLEY AVE
12/05/2013 12:24:21 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 10000 block E 350 HWY
12/03/2013 16:30:17 CHILD ABUSE (F) 5400 block BLUE RIDGE CUT OFF
12/04/2013 15:22:46 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 7500 block RAYTOWN RD
12/03/2013 16:43:16 RUNAWAY-PERSONS UNDER 18 E 72 ST
12/04/2013 16:30:49 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 9800 block E 61 ST
12/05/2013 12:49:37 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 6400 block KENTUCKY AVE
12/03/2013 22:14:26 TAMPERING 1ST/ OTHER MOT VEH/STLN ELSWHERE & REC 10300 block E 350 HWY
12/04/2013 17:27:20 SEXUAL ABUSE (F) 6300 block HARRIS AVE
12/03/2013 15:22:37 CITY, ASSAULTS 10100 block E 79 ST 12/03/2013 15:52:27 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8800 block E 350 HWY
12/04/2013 04:10:13 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 9700 block E 350 HWY 12/04/2013 09:09:52 TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/
12/04/2013 19:46:09 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6300 block RAYTOWN RD 12/04/2013 21:06:55 ROBBERY 1ST/WITH FIREARM/RESIDENCE (F)
12/05/2013 13:32:05 STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 9800 block E 59 ST 12/05/2013 19:39:45 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 9900 block E 63 TER 12/05/2013 21:21:34 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 6300 block BLUE RIDGE CO
12/06/2013 10:44:24 STEALING/ EMBEZZLEMENT/$150 TO $500 (M) 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/06/2013 12:44:34 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/06/2013 13:51:38 CITY, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 6500 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/06/2013 14:41:45 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9400 block E 63 ST 12/06/2013 16:06:20 11500 block E 63 ST 12/06/2013 16:52:17 CITY, FRAUD USE OF CREDIT CARD 9000 block E 350 HWY 12/06/2013 18:40:18 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 12/06/2013 20:16:19 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10200 block E 68 TR 12/06/2013 21:29:18 CITY, ASSAULTS 10000 block E 67TH ST 12/07/2013 05:09:34 ASSAULT 2ND/WITH SHARP INSTRUMENT (F) 6700 block NORTHERN AVE 12/07/2013 20:20:40
CITY, TRESPASS 10300 block 350 HWY 12/07/2013 20:40:55 TAMPERING 1ST AUTO/ STOLEN LOCAL & RECOVER 6400 block KENTUCKY ST 12/08/2013 01:03:19 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5300 block APPLETON AVE 12/08/2013 01:37:18 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/08/2013 02:37:59 CITY, ASSAULTS 8200 block HARRIS AVE 12/08/2013 02:41:43 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL E 66 TER 12/08/2013 06:00:56 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/08/2013 09:22:51 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9800 block E 67 TER 12/08/2013 13:43:10 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/08/2013 14:33:35 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 9700 block E 69 ST 12/08/2013 15:25:09 FORGERY (F) 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD
12/08/2013 20:43:17 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL 83 12/09/2013 06:19:02 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 11800 block E 83 ST 12/09/2013 06:51:48 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 6100 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/09/2013 11:07:09 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 12/09/2013 13:44:18 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 5600 block NORTHERN AVE 12/09/2013 21:05:03 CITY, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA E 87 ST 12/09/2013 21:41:04 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID UNK TIME (F) 9800 block E 61 ST 12/10/2013 01:41:03 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 10900 block E 350 HWY 12/10/2013 05:44:07 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 7000 block WOODSON RD
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Christmas In The Park November 27-December 31 @ 5:30 pm–10 pm Sunday – Thursday @ 5:30 pm11 pm Friday & Saturday Longview Lake Campground, 10711 Southwest Scherer Road, Kansas City Now in its 26th year, Jackson County’s Christmas In The Park is a holiday feast serving up the sights of the season with more than 300,000 glistening lights and 175 colorfully animated holiday scenes. Discover for yourself why this is one of the region’s favorite holiday attractions. December 7th Shepard’s Center Raytown volunteers will hand out candy at the conclusion of the show. Voluntary donations are accepted to benefit one of 35 local charities. Christmas Tours at RiceTremonti Home December 14 & 15, 20 & 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th St., Raytown $4 for adults. Children 12 and under free. Volunteer decorators are working throughout November to transform the 1844 farmhouse into a unique Christmas gem. Organizers plan to show a decorative theme that represents the period from 1870 to the early 1900s, a time the E. Coffee Rice family resided there. Look for Christmas trees in every room, which will be accented with greenery and feature an array of quilts. Every room will be unique. In addition to the festive decorations,
visitors will find the Country Store open in the kitchen. Visitors can stock up on delicious holiday delicacies, such as homemade jams, jellies, cookies, candies and other baked goods. Enjoy aromatic spiced cider on your visit. Complementary cookies and coffee will also be served. If your club or civic group needs a holiday activity, please call Phyllis Miller at 816-356-2338 to make a group reservation. A one-dollar discount per person is available for groups, which can be scheduled on weekdays if preferred. Visit the Rice-Tremonti website today! Holidays at Missouri Town 1855 December 14, 2013 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Missouri Town 1855 at Fleming Park, 8010 East Park Road, Lee’s Summit $5 adults, Ages 5-13 and Seniors $3, Ages 5 and under free. Experience the unique holiday customs of our English, German and French settlers in our historic antebellum community. Holiday traditions are brought to life in Missouri Town 1855 with the smell of wood burning fireplaces, period music, authentic decorations and a special visit by “Belsnickle,” who will thrill the children with a candy treat… and never a lump of coal! This is a one-of-a-kind “must attend” holiday experience! Raytown Community Choir Christmas Concert
December 14, 2013 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown The Raytown Community Choir co-directed by Noel Fulkerson and Rick Gilpin invites you to its Annual Christmas Concert at which they will perform holiday classical, pop and Christmas carols – even the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. All we ask is that you bring a cash donation for REAP. A Celtic Christmas @ O’Hara High School December 14 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm O’Hara High School, 9001 James A Reed Road, Kansas City A Christmas Market 3:006:00pm Christmas Crafts, Decorations, Cards, Gifts, Gently Used Items, Antiques and Collectibles A Christmas Feast 6:007:00pm A delectable BBQ meal. $10/Adult $8/Child $70 for a table of Eight. For dinner reservations please call 816-763-4800 EXT 225 or email aroth@oharahs.com RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR DINNER ONLY A Christmas Concert 7:008:30pm The Celtic Singers, O’Hara Drum Line, O’Hara Dance Team, Cheer Squad, faculty and students will perform. Christmas Carols in the Commons 8:30-9:00pm We will finish the evening with Christmas carols, Cookies and hot cocoa! Join us for
one or hopefully all of the events! For dinner reservations please call 816-7634800 EXT 225 or email aroth@oharahs.com. O’Hara Shamrockette Dance Team Hosts Dance Clinic @ Archbishop O’Hara High School December 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Archbishop O’Hara High School, 9001 James A Reed Road, Kansas City. $25 and $20 for those wearing T-shirt from first dance clinic. The O’Hara Shamrockettes Christmas Dance Clinic is open to girls in Kindergarten thru 8th grade and takes place in the O’Hara Gym. The girls will perform a fun Christmas dance the following evening, Monday, December 16th, at the Girls Varsity Basketball Game at 6:30 pm. Registration forms are available on line at www.oharahs.org. Click on Athletics tab, Dance tab and find the form on the left hand side bar. Come join the fun! Archbishop O’Hara High School is a Co-ed College Preparatory High School Raytown EMS Blood Drive to Save a Life December 16 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Raytown EMS Training Room, 10020 East 66 Terrace, Raytown. An individual within the area that Community Blood Center serves needs a blood transfusion every 4 minutes. That individual could be your friend, neighbor, or family member.
Please help save lives in our community by giving blood at the Community Blood Center blood drive. To make an appointment online, go to www. esavealifenow.org and use Sponsor Code raytownems. Or call Kim at 816-737-6030
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MONTHLY MEETINGS American Association of University Women Monthly: Second Monday at 7:00 pm Bickford House, 9110 E 63rd St.
Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500
Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to quilters of all skill levels. Call 816-353-9366 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
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 Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
St. Regis Schoolyard Garden St. Regis Catholic School is establishing a Schoolyard Garden, supported by the Kansas City Community Gardens for Metro Area Schools. Schoolyard Gardens promote food
gardens in schools to help children learn about nutrition and healthy eating habits in a hands-on learning environment. This program extends the classroom outside al-
lowing the children to plant and grow their own fresh produce, but this endeavor cannot be achieved by the school alone. On Tuesday, December 10, volunteers showed up to help as-
semble the beds with the middle school. St. Regis looks forward to this opportunity for the grade school, preschool, and parish to dig together towards healthier eating and more green thumbs!
A donation can in the gathering space is available for those who want to help support the Schoolyard Garden campaign. St. John Francis Regis School is located at 8941 James A. Reed Road.
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Hot Chocolate On A Stick: A Unique Holiday Gift ‘Tis the season of giving and Hot Chocolate on a Stick with a peppermint zing is a fun and thoughtful gift that will warm hearts and taste buds alike. A creative twist on hot chocolate, it’s easy to make with kids and sure to please the “hard to shop for” recipients on your list. For the finishing touch, top each one with a marshmallow and wrap in cellophane with colorful ribbon and add a little note explaining how to enjoy the treat, like ‘Swirl into a mug of hot milk for a rich and creamy drink.’” Ingredients • 2 pounds white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract • 4 drops McCormick® Red Food Color • 18 large marshmallows, halved crosswise • 36 lollipop sticks Preparation
1. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil. Spray foil with no stick cooking spray. Place chopped chocolate in large bowl. Set aside. 2. Bring sweetened condensed milk and cream to simmer in medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently with wire whisk. Pour over chopped chocolate. Let stand 1 minute. Whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Remove 3/4 cup chocolate mixture. Tint chocolate mixture pink with red food color. 3. Pour remaining (plain) chocolate mixture to prepared pan. Drop tinted chocolate mixture by tablespoons over chocolate mixture in pan. Swirl with knife for marble effect. 4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until firm. Cut into 36 squares. (May be made ahead. Store chocolate mixture, tightly covered, in pan in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before cutting into squares.) 5. To assemble chocolate
on a stick, thread a marshmallow half and a chocolate square onto each lollipop stick. Wrap each hot chocolate on a stick in plastic wrap or small cellophane bag. (May be assembled up to 2 days ahead.) 6. To serve, stir hot chocolate on a stick into 8 ounces hot milk. Serves Makes 36 servings
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Amateur Radio Bell Ringers
Members of the Raytown Amateur Radio Club (K0GQ) this past Saturday, December 7, 2013 braved the cold and rang the Salvation Army Bells at Raytown Hy-Vee. Several members were joined by their children and grandchildren. The club would like to thank the people who stopped and made donations to the Salvation Army Kettles.
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Rice-Tremonti had an open house and reception for members and volunteers Friday, December 6, to preview the house decorations and work in progress. A decorated Christmas tree graces every room of the house.
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City Saves Thousands On Pool Filter Replacement
In October, the Raytown Board of Alderman approved an agreement with Sterling Construction to replace two 20 year-old, high-rate sand filters at Super Splash USA Water Park located at 5330 Raytown Road. The old filters were installed in 1992 and had rusted through resulting in water leaks and
reduced filter efficiency and operation. The approved contract was for $75,650. However, the Sterling contract included a costsaving bid alternative. City staff could demolish the existing sand filters resulting in a $5000 savings to the city. The city chose to take advantage of the alternative and contracted the
removal of filter media material to A-1 Sewer. Park staff completed the final tank demolition work for less than $500 in materials by using the Public Works Department’s plasma cutter and rental of two jackhammers for concrete removal. The 2000 pounds of scrap metal from the filters was sold for $200 and returned to
the city. The work was completed December 2 and took about seven days paving the way for installation of the two new split flange filters in January by Sterling. Pool filters are a key component to safe swimming pool operations. The filters clean the water, improve water clarity, reduce turbidity and ensure sani-
tary water conditions. Once the pool water is filtered it is returned to the pool resulting in reduction in chloramines and other harmful biohazards such as cryptosporidium. The pool filters are large steel containers made of 1/4” thick steel that stand over 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide. The filters are filled with
stratified filter media ranging from large gravel at the bottom to fine sand at the top for efficient water filtration. Each filter contains a large manifold at the top and bottom to distribute influent water evenly throughout the filter media. The bottom of each tank is filled with 18” of 4000 lb. concrete.
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